A political firestorm has erupted in Britain after Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe, who also serves as the leader of the newly created Restore Britain party, released a statement detailing explosive testimony from an ongoing inquiry into organized child sexual exploitation.

The revelations, he warned, expose not only criminal migrant depravity but what he described as institutional failure on a breathtaking scale.

Lowe, who represents Great Yarmouth, published a summary of testimony from a survivor of grooming gang abuse. The account alleges years of systematic sexual exploitation beginning when the victim was just 12 years old.

According to the testimony cited by Lowe, the abuse involved repeated rapes, often multiple times per day. The assaults were allegedly recorded and later used as leverage to silence the victim and prevent her from seeking help.

A statement from the Rape Gang Inquiry. pic.twitter.com/mmlnToONX8

— Rupert Lowe MP (@RupertLowe10) February 23, 2026

The statement further asserts that some members of law enforcement were not merely negligent but complicit in the heinous crimes against the innocent. The survivor alleges that certain police officers participated directly in the abuse and that money was exchanged openly.

In one of the most disturbing elements of the testimony, the victim asserts that police vehicles were used to transport her to locations where assaults occurred. She described certain events being referred to as “cop nights,” a detail that has rightly fueled outrage across social media and political circles.

The abuse is said to have included acts of torture, including waterboarding and strangulation. The victim said some of these incidents were filmed in what she described as “red rooms,” where the recordings were preserved.

Among the most shocking claims are allegations that at least three girls were murdered. The survivor reportedly witnessed these killings, including one allegedly carried out after a victim attempted to approach authorities.

The inquiry has not yet published a final report, and police have not confirmed the specific allegations outlined in Lowe’s statement. However, the leader of Restore Britain insists that the scale of testimony now emerging demands urgent national scrutiny.

For years now, Britain has grappled with the fallout from grooming gang scandals in towns such as Rotherham, Rochdale, and Telford, all of which are home to massive migrant enclaves. Independent reviews in those cases found systemic failures by local authorities and police to act on credible warnings.

Observers, for a long time, have argued that cultural sensitivities and fears of being labeled ‘discriminatory’ have contributed to the British state’s gross inaction. Lowe’s statement directly challenges what he calls a culture of “political correctness” that prioritized optics over safeguarding vulnerable British girls.

The MP emphasized that the majority of perpetrators in the case referenced were described as men of Pakistani heritage. He argues that acknowledging demographic patterns in organized exploitation cases is essential to preventing future abuse.

An increasing large subset of the British population view these latest allegations as evidence that multiculturalism—and a liberal state which protects this ideology at any cost—has failed miserably to protect native communities. They contend that mass immigration policies pushed by largely unaccountable globalist politicians have created parallel societies where criminal networks can operate with reduced scrutiny and even impunity.

The issue has gained international attention. Elon Musk responded to Lowe’s post by describing the allegations as “horrifying,” a reaction that drew millions of views and reignited debate about accountability in British institutions. Musk has thrown his support behind Restore Britain, saying that it’s the only party that can save the British people.

Lowe, for his part, has called for a full national inquiry with independent oversight and expanded prosecutorial powers. He also advocates reforms to policing standards, including stricter vetting and lifetime bans for officers found complicit in abuse.

Beyond criminal accountability, Lowe argues that Britain must reassess broader social policies that have undermined social cohesion. He links the grooming gang crisis to what he describes as decades of unchecked immigration and elite denial that the problem exists in the first place.

Despite liberal figures cautioning against drawing conclusions before the inquiry’s completion, pressure continues to mount for greater transparency as survivor testimony continues to surface.

The UK Home Office, the equivalent of the US Department of Homeland Security, has so far failed to issue a detailed response to the specific allegations cited in Lowe’s statement. Calls for parliamentary debate on the matter are reportedly gaining cross-party backing.

For many voters in coastal and post-industrial communities across Britain, the controversy touches on deeper anxieties about governance and cultural identity. The perception that institutions failed to defend vulnerable British children has fueled resentment toward the detached political class.

Restore Britain campaigners argue that the country must reassert national sovereignty not only in trade and border policy but also in law enforcement priorities. They contend that safeguarding British citizens must take precedence over any liberal ideological considerations.

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As the midterms draw nearer, every evaluation of President Trump is viewed as a predictor of how people will vote. Claims that Trump has only a 39 percent approval rating are concerning because they suggest Republicans could lose their congressional majority.

Historically, the 50 percent approval mark has acted as a break-even point. Presidents below 50 percent have seen their party lose an average of 37 House seats in the midterms, while presidents above that mark still usually lose seats, but by a much smaller margin, roughly 14 seats.

Since World War II, only two presidents saw their party gain House seats during a midterm election, Bill Clinton in 1998 and George W. Bush in 2002, and both had approval ratings above 60 percent.

However, many major polls are conducted by mainstream media outlets and think tanks that are biased against Trump. Just as in his two upset presidential victories, the reality at the ballot box may not match polling results.

A Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll of more than 2,300 Americans asked respondents to name the best and worst things President Trump has done since January 2025.

About 39 percent approved of his job performance and were asked to cite his best actions, while 60 percent who disapproved were asked to name his worst actions.

The results of this poll should be taken with caution and likely do not represent the true percentage of the electorate that approve or disapprove of President Trump. Nor does it predict the outcome of the midterms.

As with any poll, respondents react to questions framed by pollsters and select from limited options.

When it comes to voting in the midterms, however, they will choose between specific candidates, neither of whom will be Trump.

Asking whether people are satisfied with Trump’s performance is not the same as asking whether they would choose Kamala over Trump for president or a Democrat over a Republican in a congressional race.

Even Trump supporters may be unhappy with a soft job market or the fact that although inflation has receded and gas prices are lower than they were, they are not as low as during the first three years of Trump’s first term. That does not mean they believe Democrats would do a better job.

All polling data is imperfect, and given what many see as anti-Trump bias in parts of the media, there are several reasons the numbers may not tell the full story. No poll is exact.

The Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll carries a margin of error of about plus or minus two to three percentage points, meaning a reported 39 percent approval rating could statistically be as high as 42 percent.

That figure is closer to other published data, including the RealClearPolitics average at 42.5 percent approval, Ballotpedia at 42.0 percent, and the Napolitan News Service at 49 percent.

Mainstream media outlets often emphasize the poll with the most dramatic headline, while aggregate averages tend to show a slightly higher and more stable number.

It is also important to distinguish between surveys of all adults and those of registered or likely voters. The ABC poll surveyed 2,300 U.S. adults, but approval ratings are often higher among registered or likely voters.

Historically, Republicans tend to perform better among those who actually turn out to vote than among the broader adult population.

Another factor is a trust gap visible in February 2026 polling. While some respondents say they disapprove of President Trump’s overall job performance, they still trust him more than Democrats on specific issues.

For example, even with a 39 percent overall approval rating, 38 percent say they trust Trump on immigration compared to 34 percent for Democrats.

On the cost of living, he remains in a statistical dead heat with the opposition, 32 percent to 31 percent. This suggests that disapproval does not necessarily mean voters prefer the other side.

There is also a long-standing debate about partisan weighting and the so-called shy voter effect.

If a survey sample includes slightly more Democrats than exist in the actual electorate, or fewer independents who lean Republican, the results can skew lower. Some Trump supporters may also be less likely to engage with pollsters from organizations they view as hostile.

Pew Research data from 2025–2026 shows that 69 percent of Democrats trust national news organizations, compared to a much smaller share of Republicans.

Because Republicans are less likely to trust or engage with mainstream media, they may be less inclined to answer surveys from outlets such as ABC News or The Washington Post. This is commonly referred to as non-response bias.

The ABC poll showed that among Trump supporters, immigration dominated the responses. Seventy-nine percent cited border security or deportations as his best action.

The economy ranked second at 45 percent, including general economic management, tariffs, and inflation. Smaller numbers mentioned tax cuts and the One Big Beautiful Bill, cuts to federal spending and the workforce, and international peace efforts.

Among Trump’s opponents, immigration also topped the list as his worst action. Fifty-seven percent cited deportations or border enforcement negatively.

The economy followed at 33 percent, with most specifically criticizing tariffs. Twenty-two percent cited corruption, constitutional violations, or politicization of the Justice Department, while others mentioned poor international relations, the Epstein files, racism, agency mismanagement, or military actions.

The poll found sharp ideological divides. Very conservative and somewhat conservative Trump supporters were far more likely than moderates to praise immigration policy.

Among critics, very liberal respondents were most likely to condemn it. Younger Americans who disapproved of Trump were especially likely to cite immigration as his worst action.

Overall, Trump’s approval on immigration declined over the past year, falling from 50 percent to 40 percent.

The survey was conducted Feb. 12–17, 2026, among a nationally representative panel, with margins of error ranging from about 2.7 to 3.4 percentage points depending on subgroup.

On many issues, those who disapprove are not evaluating Trump’s performance. For example, his performance on immigration has been stellar, better than any president in history.

However, people disapprove for ideological reasons and because they hate Trump.

The economy is an area where there can be debate, with arguments for and against strong performance, but Trump Derangement Syndrome is real, and for some people, no matter how good Trump’s policies are, if he cured cancer, they would still disapprove.

Another issue is media framing. Much coverage of his policies is negative and downplays, dismisses, or ignores successes.

People who rely only on mainstream media and do not do their own research may be unaware of the successes Trump has brought to the nation, including record foreign direct investment, record sales of U.S. Treasuries, record tariff revenue, dramatically improved inflation and gasoline prices, reduced external financial commitments to NATO, the EU, and transnational organizations, and a secure border.

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Two Democratic members of Congress poked fun of President Trump and the veterans who were given well-deserved medals during last night’s State of the Union speech.

As The Gateway Pundit’s Jordan Conradson reported, President Trump delivered a historic address marking his second year in office.

While he focused on affordability and made a few new economic policy announcements as expected, the evening was highlighted by several moments honoring Americans. These included the U.S. men’s hockey team, which won the Gold Medal on Sunday along with several American veterans who risked their lives to accomplish some of the most extraordinary feats imaginable.

Trump also recognized those who died at the hands of illegal aliens and the violent thugs on American soil. The Democrats, unsurprisingly, made their feeling known by sitting when asked to stand for Anna Zarutska, the mother of the a Ukrainian refugee who was killed by a cruel monster.

But if one thought this behavior was bad, what happened on liberal podcast should make everyone’s blood boil.

Reps. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and Robin Kelly (D-IL) appeared on “The State of The People” podcast, which is hosted by Angela Rye, following Trump’s speech to give their take on what occurred. What followed was a horrific and cruel mockery of those fought in uniform to defend our nation.

WATCH:

Democrat Rep. Robin Kelly laughs at and mocks American veterans who received the Medal of Honor during President Trump’s SOTU speech.

KELLY: “It was like an award show, you get a medal! You get a medal! You get a medal!”

Absolutely despicable. pic.twitter.com/dIPgxZayJp

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) February 25, 2026

CLARKE: I was there and it was as horrific and as I thought it would be.

RYE: Did you leave early?

CLARKE: Absolutely!

(laughter erupts)

KELLY: It was like an award show! You get a medal! You get a medal! You get a medal!

RYE: That’s literally what Mo (Monique Pressley) just said. You get a car! You get a car! Ya’ll are on the same page.

Make no mistake: this is exactly what these witches think of every soldier who has worn the uniform and protected our great country.

Perhaps they would be better off resigning from office and moving to another country more in line with their radical politics. Patriotic Americans of all stripes certainly should welcome it.

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